Former New England Patriot In Marlborough To Talk About Addiction

MARLBOROUGH, MA — Former New England Patriots defensive lineman Chris Sullivan will be in Marlborough next week to talk to young people — or anyone who's interested — about drug and alcohol addiction.

Sullivan will draw from his own experiences with addiction. He was arrested in Attleboro in 2005, and was charged after police found him in possession of drugs. He found sobriety several years later, and has become a public speaker on drug and alcohol abuse.

Sullivan played for the Patriots between 1996 and 1999, and then between 2001 and 2002. He played for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2000.

The upcoming event is co-sponsored by Marlborough Public Schools, Marlborough Alliance for Prevention, and the MetroWest Boys & Girls Club.

Sullivan will speak at the 1LT Charles W. Whitcomb Middle School, 25 Union St., from 7 to 9 p.m. on Jan. 27. The event is open to anyone who wants to attend, but is aimed at students, parents, and guardians.